Polenta With Bacon And Sage

Serves: 6

Carole Volkman

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

49

Sweetness

56

Sourness

46

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

5.5 cups

Water

Directions:

1

Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp

2

Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain

3

Pour off all but 1 1/2 teaspoons fat from skillet

4

Add sage; sauté 1 minute

5

Add corn; sauté 1 minute

6

Add 5 1/2 cups water; increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil

7

Gradually whisk in polenta

8

Reduce heat to low; cook until polenta begins to thicken, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes

9

Stir in cream, cheese, and bacon

10

Season with salt and pepper

11

Serve immediately

12

Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp

13

Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain

14

Pour off all but 1 1/2 teaspoons fat from skillet

15

Add sage; sauté 1 minute

16

Add corn; sauté 1 minute

17

Add 5 1/2 cups water; increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil

18

Gradually whisk in polenta

19

Reduce heat to low; cook until polenta begins to thicken, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes

20

Stir in cream, cheese, and bacon

21

Season with salt and pepper

22

Serve immediately

23

Available at Italian markets, natural foods stores, and some supermarkets

24

If unavailable, substitute an equal amount of regular yellow cornmeal, and cook mixture for about half the amount of time

25

Available at Italian markets, natural foods stores, and some supermarkets

26

If unavailable, substitute an equal amount of regular yellow cornmeal, and cook mixture for about half the amount of time

27

Available at Italian markets, natural foods stores, and some supermarkets

28

If unavailable, substitute an equal amount of regular yellow cornmeal, and cook mixture for about half the amount of time